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5th Air Force

Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing prepare to enter an accident scene during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities of the operators during a realistic simulated emergency with multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing dons full Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities of the operators during a realistic simulated emergency with multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing prepare to enter an accident scene during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during a CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

An abandoned factory is the scene of a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing prepares to enter an accident scene during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities of the operators during a realistic simulated emergency with multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing stands inside an abandoned factory during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing search for accident victims during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities of the operators during a realistic simulated emergency with multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing stands inside an abandoned factory during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities of the operators during a realistic simulated emergency with multiple casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

An accident victim awaits aid during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances the skills necessary to efficiently assess and manage a casualty from the point of injury to a higher level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing approach an accident victim during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing assists an accident victim during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing evaluates the injuries of a patient involved in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing removes clothing from an accident victim during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances the skills necessary to efficiently assess and manage a casualty from the point of injury to a higher level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing treats the injuries of a patient involved in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training increases Special Operations Forces’ rapid response capabilities in real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing fills out a Tactical Combat Casualty Care card during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances the skills necessary to efficiently assess and manage a casualty from the point of injury to a higher level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing cares for a patient involved in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training increases Special Operations Forces’ rapid response capabilities in real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

Published Oct. 4, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --